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The New ‘Ethical’ AI Music Generator Can’t Write a Halfway Decent Song
Song generators are in hot water over alleged copyright infringement, but the AI tool Jen was trained on licensed material. We asked pro musicians to test it, and the results were uninspiring.
Song generators are in hot water over alleged copyright infringement, but the AI tool Jen was trained on licensed material. We asked pro musicians to test it, and the results were uninspiring.
AI Is Rewriting Meme History
TikTok’s latest trend involves videos of people traveling back in time to interrupt the viral memes of yore. The results are uncanny.
TikTok’s latest trend involves videos of people traveling back in time to interrupt the viral memes of yore. The results are uncanny.
The Genius Behind @OKWildlifeDept’s Most Viral Tweets Is Signing Off
Sarah Southerland used the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s social media feeds to warn you about mountain lions and Halloween candy, leaving behind one of the internet’s great legacies.
Sarah Southerland used the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s social media feeds to warn you about mountain lions and Halloween candy, leaving behind one of the internet’s great legacies.
The Real Relationship Hustlers of TikTok
TikTok is host to one of the most influential, fastest-growing online industries: relationship misinformation.
TikTok is host to one of the most influential, fastest-growing online industries: relationship misinformation.
‘The Acolyte’ and the Long-Awaited Death of Review-Bombing
Leslye Headland’s new Star Wars show is getting positive reviews from critics and being trashed by audiences. Some are calling it review-bombing—but it’s more complicated than that.
Leslye Headland’s new Star Wars show is getting positive reviews from critics and being trashed by audiences. Some are calling it review-bombing—but it’s more complicated than that.
Why Streaming Services Keep Screwing Up Binge-Watching
All 10 episodes of the new season of The Bear just hit Hulu. Maybe they shouldn’t have.
All 10 episodes of the new season of The Bear just hit Hulu. Maybe they shouldn’t have.
Pixar Put an Easter Egg for Its Next Movie in ‘Inside Out 2.’ Did You Catch It?
As with other Pixar movies, Inside Out 2 had hidden gems—including one for the forthcoming Elio.
As with other Pixar movies, Inside Out 2 had hidden gems—including one for the forthcoming Elio.
How the Developer of ‘Among Us’ Is Helping Indie Studios Survive Gaming’s Current Tumult
As the video game industry contracts, indie developers are left with fewer options for funding. Innersloth has some ideas for how to provide a lifeline.
As the video game industry contracts, indie developers are left with fewer options for funding. Innersloth has some ideas for how to provide a lifeline.
‘SimCity’ Isn’t a Model of Reality. It’s a Libertarian Toy Land
Beneath its playful exterior, the beloved game that inspired a generation of real-world urban designers betrays a partisan view of social planning.
Beneath its playful exterior, the beloved game that inspired a generation of real-world urban designers betrays a partisan view of social planning.
The Secret Telegram Channels Providing Refuge for LGBTQ+ People in Russia
In March, Russia named the “LGBT movement” an extremist organization. In response, activists, human rights groups, and others have used Telegram for support—and even to find resources to leave the country.
In March, Russia named the “LGBT movement” an extremist organization. In response, activists, human rights groups, and others have used Telegram for support—and even to find resources to leave the country.